Anyone recommend anything, other than Power Slot rotors (all round?) and new rear Bilstein shocks, I should do to my 5.9 liter SLT 1500 to make it easier to tow a 5,000+ lb. trailer?

Thanks,

Andrew

 

I added a second in series tranny cooler rated at 24k. Total cost for cooler and installation came in under $200 beans.

 

Do a tranny service, including the bands and put in another tranny cooler as mentioned. Also, make sure your trailer is in good shape including the wiring, bulbs, tire pressure, wheel bearings, etc.

 

Thanks Guys:

The 5.9L comes with a transmission cooler, do you suggest replacing this, adding to it, or will it manage with the transmission cooler as is?

Andrew

 

Adding to it. A tranny's worst enemy is heat. An increase in heat exponentially decreases the life of the fluid.

 

You shouldn't need a single mod.
My 03 QC 1500 4.7 towed my 21' boat, gross weight around 9,000lbs, without a thought.
Really couldn't feel her back there...

This was a truck with 3.92's, 4x4, Tow package, and the heavy duty cooling package..

If you have the Tow Group, you have all you need.... I'd just give the tranny fluid a looksee and a sniff.
The "OD/OFF" button will be your friend in city/hilly areas.
If you bought the truck used, you'll probably want to inspect the brake rotors/pads for peace of mind.
Other than that, you should be good to go. You truck won't even feel 5000 lbs behind it... Just don't forget you're towing and try to hit that McD's for a late-night munchy-fest.

 

arrowman wrote:


That was a pretty good feat considering that Dodge lists that particular truck with a 7100# tow rating.

 

2002 dodge ram 1500 pickup 1500 SLT, QUAD CAB, 2WD, 6.25 FT Bed, Transmission - 4-Speed Automatic, "Magnum" 5.9L SMPI V8:

With Axle Ratio - 3.55 Axle Ratio [i] You Can Tow 7350 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) [i] = 6650 lbs
Payload [i] = 1660 lbs
Curb Weight [i] = 4990 lbs
Curb Weight Front/Rear = 2863 lbs/2863 lbs
GAWR Front/Rear [i] = 3650 lbs/3900 lbs
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) [i] = 12500 lbs



With Axle Ratio - 3.92 Axle Ratio [i] You Can Tow 7350 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) [i] = 6650 lbs
Payload [i] = 1660 lbs
Curb Weight [i] = 4990 lbs
Curb Weight Front/Rear = 2863 lbs/2863 lbs
GAWR Front/Rear [i] = 3650 lbs/3900 lbs
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) [i] = 12500 lbs